FALL PROTECTION TRAINING

Open Enrollment for 2025 Fall Safety Training

We offer a comprehensive range of fall protection training services, including Authorized Person, Competent Person, and Qualified Person training, as well as EM 385-1-1 USACE-compliant Competent Person Fall Protection courses.

EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

Litigation Support Services

With decades of experience, our experts are among the most respected fall safety specialists in the country. We bring deep, practical knowledge of every aspect of fall safety to each matter we handle. 

ELLIS FALL SAFETY SOLUTIONS

Raising the Standard for Safety at Height

At Ellis Fall Safety Solutions, we go beyond the basics. 

We don’t just teach fall protection — we confront the real-world challenges that put workers at risk every day. Since 1970, we’ve equipped over 20,000 managers and workers with hands-on, proven training that saves lives and builds confidence where it matters most: on the job.

Curious about staying safe in a tree stand? Discover how a full-body harness—and one simple check—can help prevent a life-threatening fall.

The ANSI Z359 Committee supports many key principles, but emphasizes that certain aspects of harness suspension risks require further clarification.

Explore essential strategies to prevent falls and accidents, with practical safety protocols and tips to protect workers during loading, unloading, and maintenance operations.

EFSS Litigation Support 

Litigation Support Services

Our Litigation Support team brings deep expertise in applying OSHA standards, including current regulations and ANSI Z359 voluntary consensus policies. We assess alleged violations and determine what actions, if any, are warranted—grounding every analysis in industry best practices and regulatory compliance.

Our fall safety experts have conducted site visits at hundreds of construction and industrial locations across the East Coast, including – Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina. As specialists in fall safety engineering and consultation, we’re trusted to identify where safety procedures fall short and where regulations have not been met.

With Registered Professional Structural Engineers on staff, our team offers unmatched knowledge and experience in every facet of fall protection.

Expert Witnesses
Case Preparations

Resources to Ensure Worker Safety

OSHA Standards & Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes regulations and standards designed to prevent fall-related injuries and ensure workplace safety.

Industry News

Stay up to date with our archive of industry news and updates on all things fall safety.

Decision Tree [PDF]

Download our Fall Protection Decision Tree to explore the Fall Safety Hierarchy—designed to help you identify, eliminate, and prevent fall risks in your workplace.

Latest Industry News

No one wants to think about that feeling. You’re on a stable surface until, suddenly, you’re not. The world is whipping by and gravity is having its way with...
Falls are among the top three most common causes of work-related injuries, making fall protection training critical. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, the manufacturing...
Workplace fall hazards cause some of the most severe injuries. In fact, in the construction industry, falls are the number two killer, accounting for one in five worker deaths...